LHH is looking for a full-time Payroll Clerk to join our client growing company in Seattle, WA. This position will be a 6-month contract that is fully onsite at the client location.

Job Title: Payroll Clerk (6-Month Contract)
Location: Seattle, WA
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $25–$30/hour (W2)
Job Type: Contract
Reports To: Payroll Manager / Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Clerk for a 6-month contract role to support our payroll department in Seattle, WA. This individual will assist with data entry, timesheet review, and payroll processing tasks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter, verify, and update employee time and payroll data in payroll systems

• Review timesheets and attendance records for accuracy and completeness

• Assist in processing bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll runs

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, or time reporting

• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires and terminations

• Support payroll reporting, audits, and filing of payroll documents

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable payroll laws

• Assist with year-end activities such as W-2 distribution and reporting

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of payroll or related administrative experience

• Familiarity with payroll software and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Paychex)

• Basic understanding of payroll procedures and wage laws

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Washington state payroll processing

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Benefits:

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance